{"id":173,"date":"2025-11-17T10:59:48","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T09:59:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/?page_id=173"},"modified":"2026-09-15T16:40:31","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T14:40:31","slug":"lab-members","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/lab-members\/","title":{"rendered":"Collaborators"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Current collaborators<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:0\"><strong>Main collaborators:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f3c12670 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0649b354 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium wp-container-content-69bc4bdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"241\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/02\/1753685635429.m-e1770227230902-241x300.jpg\" alt=\"1753685635429.m\" class=\"wp-image-400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/02\/1753685635429.m-e1770227230902-241x300.jpg 241w, https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/02\/1753685635429.m-e1770227230902.jpg 407w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 241px) 100vw, 241px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/applicationspub.unil.ch\/interpub\/noauth\/php\/Un\/UnPers.php?PerNum=861627&amp;LanCode=8&amp;menu=coord\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Antoine Guisan (Full Professor)<\/a>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0649b354 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium wp-container-content-69bc4bdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/02\/olivier_broennimann-240x300.jpg\" alt=\"olivier broennimann\" class=\"wp-image-394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/02\/olivier_broennimann-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/02\/olivier_broennimann.jpg 528w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/applicationspub.unil.ch\/interpub\/noauth\/php\/Un\/UnPers.php?PerNum=29374&amp;menu=coord&amp;LanCode=8\">Olivier Broennimann (Staff Sci.)<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0649b354 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium wp-container-content-69bc4bdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"241\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/02\/luca-butikofer-e1770225878247-241x300.jpg\" alt=\"luca butikofer\" class=\"wp-image-395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/02\/luca-butikofer-e1770225878247-241x300.jpg 241w, https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/02\/luca-butikofer-e1770225878247.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 241px) 100vw, 241px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/applicationspub.unil.ch\/interpub\/noauth\/php\/Un\/UnPers.php?PerNum=1247950&amp;LanCode=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Luca B\u00fctikofer (PostDoc)<\/a>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d27edce wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0649b354 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium wp-container-content-69bc4bdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/02\/bart_steen-e1770226209281-240x300.jpg\" alt=\"bart steen\" class=\"wp-image-397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/02\/bart_steen-e1770226209281-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/02\/bart_steen-e1770226209281.jpg 402w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/applicationspub.unil.ch\/interpub\/noauth\/php\/Un\/UnPers.php?PerNum=1242477&amp;LanCode=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bart Steen (PostDoc)<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/09\/erwan-bellon-e1789482476793.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:238px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0649b354 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/applicationspub.unil.ch\/interpub\/noauth\/php\/Un\/UnPers.php?PerNum=1266959&amp;LanCode=37\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Erwan Bellon (PhD)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"160\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/09\/arthur-provost-e1789482920961.jpg\" alt=\"arthur provost\" class=\"wp-image-887\" style=\"width:239px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0649b354 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/applicationspub.unil.ch\/interpub\/noauth\/php\/Un\/UnPers.php?PerNum=1292964&amp;LanCode=37\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Arthur Provost (PhD)<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d27edce wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0649b354 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium wp-container-content-69bc4bdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/02\/thomas_panchard-e1770226072752-240x300.jpg\" alt=\"screenshot\" class=\"wp-image-396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/02\/thomas_panchard-e1770226072752-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/02\/thomas_panchard-e1770226072752.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/applicationspub.unil.ch\/interpub\/noauth\/php\/Un\/UnPers.php?PerNum=1170725&amp;LanCode=8&amp;menu=coord\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Thomas Panchard (<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/applicationspub.unil.ch\/interpub\/noauth\/php\/Un\/UnPers.php?PerNum=1170725&amp;LanCode=8&amp;menu=coord\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sci. Collab.<\/a>)<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>Master students:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bertille Bourg (MSc BEC)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>Visitors<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/luping-zhang-919b22323\/\">Luping Zhang <\/a>(PhD), University of Melbourne, Australia. Oct-Dec 2026 <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>we regularly welcome visitors in our lab.  Please apply by email&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:0\">Past collaborators<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Post Docs<\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/msd.unibas.ch\/en\/organization\/teaching-committee-tc\/prof-dr-alejandra-moran-ordonez\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alejandra Mor\u00e1n-Ord\u00f3\u00f1ez (PostDoc)<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/luciemalard.wixsite.com\/website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lucie Malard (PostDoc)<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uliege.be\/cms\/c_9054334\/fr\/repertoire?uid=u231242\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Flavien Collart (PostDoc)<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eawag.ch\/en\/about-us\/portrait\/organisation\/staff\/profile\/antoine-adde\/show\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Antoine Adde (Post-doc)<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/research.vu.nl\/en\/persons\/federico-riva\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Federico Riva (PostDoc)<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/applicationspub.unil.ch\/interpub\/noauth\/php\/Un\/UnPers.php?PerNum=1226037&amp;LanCode=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Florent Mazel (Postdoc)<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eawag.ch\/en\/about-us\/portrait\/organisation\/staff\/profile\/helene-cristofari\/show\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">H\u00e9l\u00e8ne Cristofari (PostDoc, CIRM in Sion)<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/duw.unibas.ch\/de\/personen\/sabine-rumpf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sabine Rumpf (PostDoc)<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bfh.ch\/en\/about-bfh\/people\/bhhk355ewxrv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Christine Moos (PostDoc at CIRM, Sion)<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/profile\/Daphne-Asse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Daphn\u00e9 Asse (Postoc, GMBA)<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/scholar.google.fr\/citations?user=pXn3_rQAAAAJ&amp;hl=fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mathieu Chevalier (PostDoc)<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/entomology.osu.edu\/our-people\/pinar-barkan\">P\u0131nar Barkan (PostDoc)<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/scholar.google.com\/citations?user=fIeEPeIAAAAJ&amp;hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Heidi Mod (PostDoc)<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/people.epfl.ch\/carmen.cianfrani\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Carmen Cianfrani (Postdoc)<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsl.ch\/fr\/personnel\/scherred\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Daniel Scherrer (PostDoc)<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sib.swiss\/directory\/person\/valeria-dicola\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Valeria Di Cola (Postdoc)<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/profile\/Erika-Yashiro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Erika Yashiro (Postdoc)<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/blaise-petitpierre-a969351b5\/?originalSubdomain=ch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blaise Petitpierre (Postdoc)<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/profile\/Manuela_DAmen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Manuela D&rsquo;Amen (Postdoc)<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uam.es\/ciencias\/facultad\/dpto-biologia\/garcia-mateo-ruben\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ruben Mateo Garcia (Postdoc Marie-Curie)<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0003-4465-1684\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Frank Breiner (Postdoc)<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/maioranolab.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Luigi Maiorano<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;(Postdoc)&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/scholar.google.com\/citations?user=-9IRm_0AAAAJ&amp;hl=fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Julien Pottier<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;(Postdoc)&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hepl.ch\/annuaire\/gwenaelle.le-lay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gwenaelle Le La<\/a>&nbsp;(Postdoc)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ikerbasque.net\/en\/peter-pearman\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Peter Pearman<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp; (Postdoc)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jacquelinegehrigfasel\/?originalSubdomain=ch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jacqueline Gehrig-Fasel<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp; (Postdoc)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>PhD Students<\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Martin, C. 2026. <strong>Systematic conservation planning to protect biodiversity across the tree of life<\/strong>. PhD thesis, University of Lausanne (Director A. Guisan). <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/iris.unil.ch\/entities\/publication\/370afac7-7352-4448-a106-f2ec890cd954\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/iris.unil.ch\/entities\/publication\/370afac7-7352-4448-a106-f2ec890cd954\">pdf<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verdon, V. 2026. Predicting the distribution of soil microorganisms using species distribution models.  PhD thesis, University of Lausanne (Director A. Guisan). <a href=\"https:\/\/iris.unil.ch\/entities\/publication\/504b891b-11ab-45aa-b044-623849bdf2a5\"><strong>pdf<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rey, P.-L. 2024. Improvement of the Relationship between Biodiversity and Nature\u2019s Contribution to People: A case study on vertebrate and tracheophyte species with 17 NCPs in the Western Swiss Alps. PhD thesis, University of Lausanne (Director A. Guisan).&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/iris.unil.ch\/entities\/publication\/4e512410-829a-4ba0-a61f-5a30502dc623\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collart, F. 2021. Predicting the dynamics of range shifts under climate change: assumptions and applications to the European bryophyte flora. PhD thesis, University of Li\u00e8ge. (A. Guisan as Co-Director; Director: Dr. Alain Vanderpoorten).&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/hdl.handle.net\/2268\/260378\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ducotterd, C. 2020. Ecology of the European pond turtle (<em>Emys orbicularis<\/em>, L. 1758) in&nbsp;Switzerland. PhD thesis, University of Lausanne. (A. Guisan as Co-Director; Director: J.-F. Rubin)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ortiz Rodr\u00edguez, D.O. 2020 Coupling human and ecological networks for sustainable landscape and transport planning. PhD thesis.&nbsp;Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSL (Director: R. Holderegger).&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Buri, A. 2019.&nbsp;Above- and belowground biogeography : Spatial modelling of a hidden system. PhD thesis, University of Lausanne.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/04\/buri2019_phd_compressed.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phelps, L.N., 2019.&nbsp;Reconstructing land use and land cover dynamics of Holocene animal production on the African continent.&nbsp;PhD thesis, University of Lausanne.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fernandes, R.F. 2018. Uncertainty, errors and virtual ecology: using artificial data to improve species distribution models. PhD thesis, University of Lausanne.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/serval.unil.ch\/resource\/serval:BIB_24435437EAAB.P001\/REF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Baudraz, M. 2017. Proliferation or local exctinction? Exploring within species variation in demographic strategies in plants worldwide. PhD thesis, Trinity College Dublin (Director: Y. Buckley) .<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pinto-Figueroa, E. &nbsp;2016. Fungal biogeography in the Western Swiss Alps. Linking high-throughput sequencing and spatial ecology to characterize the diversity, distribution patterns and environmental niche of soil fungi along environmental gradients.&nbsp;PhD thesis, University of Lausanne.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Breiner, F., 2015 Models, niches and traits: Towards improved Red List assessments. PhD thesis, University of Lausanne.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.unil.ch\/files\/live\/sites\/ecospat\/files\/shared\/PDF_site\/PhD\/Breiner2015_PhDthesis.pdf\">pdf<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pradervand, J.-N., 2015 Assessing the use of very high resolution data to predict species distribution in a mountain environment. PhD thesis, University of Lausanne.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Petitpierre, B. 2014. Using environmental niche modelling to understand biological invasions in a changing world. PhD thesis, University of Lausanne.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/phd_petitpierre_2013.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pliscoff, P. 2013. Predicting the past, present and future of plant diversity in Chile: a habitat suitability modelling approach.&nbsp;PhD thesis, University of Lausanne<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ndiribe, C. 2013.&nbsp;The role of phylogeny in the spatial distributions and assembly of&nbsp;mountain plant communities. &nbsp;PhD thesis, University of Lausanne.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dubuis, A. 2013. Predicting spatial patterns of plant biodiversity: from species to communities. PhD thesis, University of Lausanne.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/phd_dubuis_2013.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pellissier, L. 2012. Species distributions and interactions in a changing world: from understanding to forecasting. PhD thesis, University of Lausanne.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vicente, J.R. 2012. Modelling landscape invasion by alien plants under current and future conditions of climate and land use. PhD thesis, University of Porto &amp; CIBIO (A. Guisan official co-superviser).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maggini, R. 2011. Species distribution models for conservation-oriented studies in Switzerland: filling data and tool gaps.&nbsp;PhD thesis, University of Lausanne.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/phd_maggini_2011.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pio, D. 2010. Evolutionary history and its relevance in understanding and conserving southern African biodiversity. PhD thesis, University of Lausanne.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/phd_dubuis_2013.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engler, R. 2009. Unfolding nature \u00ab\u00a0in silico\u00a0\u00bb: overcoming practical and metodological limitations of species distribution models. PhD thesis, University of Lausanne.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/phd_engler_2009.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Broennimann, O. 2008. Niche, distribution and global changes: modeling insights into biogeography and conservation biology. PhD thesis, University of Lausanne.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/phd_broennimann_2008.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Randin, C. 2007. Providing more informative projections of climate change impact on plant distribution in a mountain environment. PhD thesis, University of Lausanne.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/phd_randin_2007.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mathys, L. 2006. A discrete forest in a continuous landscape: investigating interactions between natural resource management and sustainable development. PhD thesis, University of Lausanne.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/phd_mathys_2006.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gehrig-Fasel, J. 2006. Treeline and climate change: analyzing and modelliing patterns and shifts in the Swiss Alps.&nbsp;PhD thesis, University of Lausanne.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>L\u00fctolf, M. 2006. Changing landscapes of Switzerland: assessing effects of historic and future land uses and land covers on the occurence of selected butterfly species.&nbsp;PhD thesis, University of Lausanne.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rickebush, S. 2006. Modelling tree population dynamics at the alpine and boreal tree-line ecotones in response to climate and land-use change. PhD thesis, University of Lausanne.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/phd_rickebusch_2006.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dufour, A. 2006. Evaluation multi-\u00e9chelle de la biodiversit\u00e9 v\u00e9g\u00e9tale dans les paturages bois\u00e9s du Jura.&nbsp;PhD thesis, University of Lausanne.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>MSc Students<\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bellon E, 2026. Master in Behaviour, Evolution, Conservation (BEC), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne, Switzerland. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>V\u00f6geli K, 2025. First Step&nbsp;Thesis.&nbsp;Master in Behaviour, Evolution, Conservation (BEC), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne, Switzerland <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parvanova R, 2025. First Step&nbsp;Thesis.&nbsp;Master in Behaviour, Evolution, Conservation (BEC), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne, Switzerland<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Estebe L, 2025, Master in Behaviour, Evolution, Conservation (BEC), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne, Switzerland<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Watkins M, 2025. Master in Behaviour, Evolution, Conservation (BEC), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne, Switzerland. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hildbrand S 2025, Master in Biogeosciences, Faculty of Sciences, University of Neuch\u00e2tel, Switzerland.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jhelil T. 2024. Identifying reliable indicator species of climate change: a case study with bryophytes in the Vaud Alps.&nbsp;Master in Behaviour, Evolution, Conservation (BEC), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne, Switzerland.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/msc_jhelil_2024.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cruz Palma M. 2024. Human activities alter the relationship between plant and butterfly species richness.&nbsp;Master in Behaviour, Evolution, Conservation (BEC), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne, Switzerland.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/msc_cruzpalma_2024.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shiga L. 2023. Spatial distribution of arctic soil bacteria under current and future enviromental conditions.&nbsp;Master in Behaviour, Evolution, Conservation (BEC), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne, Switzerland.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/msc_shiga_2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perret M. 2023. Twenty years of climate change in subalpine-alpine open lands in the western Swiss Alps. Master in Behaviour, Evolution, Conservation (BEC), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne, Switzerland.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/msc_perret_2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sand C. 2023. Can fungi diversity improve plant distribution models? An investigation in<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Swiss alpine grasslands.&nbsp;Master in Behaviour, Evolution, Conservation (BEC), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne, Switzerland.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.unil.ch\/files\/live\/sites\/ecospat\/files\/shared\/PDF_site\/MSc\/Sand2023_MSc.pdf\">pdf<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Liechti L 2023. Predicting changes in species distribution after 20 years of climate change in subalpine-alpine open lands in the western Swiss Alps. Master in Behaviour, Evolution, Conservation (BEC), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne, Switzerland.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/msc_liechti_2023.pdf\">pdf<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tzivanopoulou M. 2023. Assessing the reliability of citizen-science data for the study of ant species&rsquo; environmental niches and distributions.&nbsp;Master in Behaviour, Evolution, Conservation (BEC), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne, Switzerland.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/msc_tzivanopoulou_2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kiebooms S. 2022. Distribution changes in suitable habitats of vaslcular alpine plants in response to past and future climate change. Master of the University of&nbsp;Li\u00e8ge, Belgium.&nbsp;Director: Alain Vanderpoorten (ULi\u00e8ge). Supervisor:&nbsp;Flavien Collart (UNIL).&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/msc_kiebooms_2022.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lescuyer-De Decker L. 2022.&nbsp;Predicting the spatial distribution of medicinal and aromatic plants and their assemblages in the alpine region.&nbsp;Master in Behaviour, Evolution, Conservation (BEC), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne, Switzerland.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/msc_lescuyerdedecker_2022.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bole-Feysot M. 2022.&nbsp;Human-mediated seed dispersal in the Swiss Alps.&nbsp;Master in Behaviour, Evolution, Conservation (BEC), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne, Switzerland.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/msc_bole-feysot_2022.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pignard V.&nbsp;2022.&nbsp;Physiological thermal limits allow additional interpretation of species distribution models.&nbsp;Master in Behaviour, Evolution, Conservation (BEC), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne, Switzerland.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/msc_pignard_2022.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aubert A. 2022.&nbsp;Investigating differences in the taxonomic and functional microbial niche and their distribution in the Western Swiss Alps.&nbsp;Master in Behaviour, Evolution, Conservation (BEC), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne, Switzerland.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/msc_aubert_2022.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coursac M. 2022.&nbsp;Predicting the impacts of climate change on threatened endemic spermatophyte distributions in the Canary Islands.&nbsp;Master of the University of&nbsp;Li\u00e8ge, Belgium.&nbsp;Director: Alain Vanderpoorten (ULi\u00e8ge), Jairo Pati\u00f1o (University of Laguna, Teneriffe)&nbsp;Supervisor:&nbsp;Flavien Collart (UNIL).&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/matheo.uliege.be\/handle\/2268.2\/13894\">url<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Charavel E. 2021.&nbsp;Are Swiss protected areas suitable for mammal\u2019s conservation now and in the future? A spatial modeling and prioritization approach.&nbsp;Master in Behaviour, Evolution, Conservation (BEC), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne, Switzerland.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/msc_charavel_2021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wildi J. 2021. Modeling habitat use of the European nightjar (Caprimulgus europaeus) in Valais.&nbsp;Master in Behaviour, Evolution, Conservation (BEC), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne, Switzerland.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cosandey V. 2021. Modelling the distribution of coprophagous beetle species in the Western Swiss Alps.&nbsp;Master in Behaviour, Evolution, Conservation (BEC), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne, Switzerland.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/msc_cosandey_2011.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rochat A. 2021. Assessing the scale of influence of landuse descriptors on bird distribution in Switzerland.&nbsp;First Step&nbsp;Thesis.&nbsp;Master in Behaviour, Evolution, Conservation (BEC), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne, Switzerland.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/firsstep_rochat_2021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pignard V. 2021. Soil protists\u2019 niche breadth is more correlated with variations in edaphic gradients in the western Swiss Alps.&nbsp;First Step&nbsp;Thesis.&nbsp;Master in Behaviour, Evolution, Conservation (BEC), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne, Switzerland.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/firststep_pignard_2021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00d6stlund E. 2021. Deviating environmental niche estimations from GBIF occurrence data and IUCN range maps. First Step&nbsp;Thesis.&nbsp;Master in Behaviour, Evolution, Conservation (BEC), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne, Switzerland.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/firststep_ostlund_2021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aubert A. 2021. Species-specific microbial communities associated to Crustose Corallline Alaga. First Step&nbsp;Thesis.&nbsp;Master in Behaviour, Evolution, Conservation (BEC), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne, Switzerland.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/firststep_aubert_2021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Panchard, T. 2020.&nbsp;Testing the power of remotely sensed snow cover duration to predict plant species distributions in alpine ecosystems. Master Thesis. Master in Behaviour, Evolution, Conservation (BEC), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne, Switzerland.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/msc_panchard_2020.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Valenti, P. 2020. What mediates the success of the invasive tree Robinia pseudoacacia and how does it impact local biodiversity.<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>Master Thesis. Master in Behaviour, Evolution, Conservation (BEC), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne, Switzerland.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/msc_valenti_2020.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Siegel, Z. 2020. Does climate suitability at range margins constrain population growth rate in plants?&nbsp;First Step&nbsp;Thesis.&nbsp;Master in Behaviour, Evolution, Conservation (BEC), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne, Switzerland.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/firststep_siegel_2020.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mattatia, I. 2020. An empirical assessment of the extent to which the realized niche of bird species is truncated.&nbsp;First Step&nbsp;Thesis.&nbsp;Master in Behaviour, Evolution, Conservation (BEC), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne, Switzerland.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/firststep_mattatia_2020.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bourrat, L. 2020.&nbsp;Mise en \u00e9vidence des interactions biotiques entre angiospermes et bryophytes par la mod\u00e9lisation \u00e9cologique.&nbsp;Master Thesis.&nbsp;Master of the University of Li\u00e8ge, Belgium.&nbsp;&nbsp;Directors: Alain Vanderpoorten (ULi\u00e8ge) and Antoine Guisan (UniL). Supervisor: Flavien Collart.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/hdl.handle.net\/2268.2\/9901\">url<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kasprzyk, T. 2020.&nbsp;M\u00e9canismes \u00e9cologiques et \u00e9volutifs de la variation des communaut\u00e9s de bryophytes le long d&rsquo;un gradient altitudinal.&nbsp;Master Thesis.&nbsp;Master of the University of Li\u00e8ge, Belgium. Directors: Alain Vanderpoorten (ULi\u00e8ge) and Antoine Guisan (UniL). Supervisor: Flavien Collart.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/hdl.handle.net\/2268.2\/9827\">url<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vincent, M. 2020.&nbsp;Facteurs \u00e9cologiques de la variation de composition sp\u00e9cifique dans les communaut\u00e9s de bryophytes \u00e0 fine \u00e9chelle spatiale.&nbsp;Master Thesis.&nbsp;Directors: Alain Vanderpoorten (ULi\u00e8ge) and Antoine Guisan (UniL). Supervisor: Flavien Collart.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/hdl.handle.net\/2268.2\/9903\">url<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Panchard, T. 2019. How much of their thermal fundamental niche do highelevation species occupy? A test with botanical garden records.&nbsp;First Step&nbsp;Thesis.&nbsp;Master in Behaviour, Evolution, Conservation (BEC), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne, Switzerland.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/firststep_panchard_2019.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lavanchy, E. 2019.&nbsp;How Important are biotic interactions in predicting the realized distributions of species and assemblages? Master Thesis. Master in Behaviour, Evolution, Conservation (BEC), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne, Switzerland.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/msc_lavanchy_2019.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Theux, C. 2019. A multiscale modeling approach to understand the requirements of a rare and endangered owl in Switzerland. Master Thesis. Master in Behaviour, Evolution, Conservation (BEC), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne, Switzerland.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/msc_theux_2019.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Luyet, A. 2019. Les Alpes suisses verdissent-elles sous l\u2019effet des changements climatiques. Travail de Bachelor, Facult\u00e9 des G\u00e9osciences et de l\u2019Environnement, Universit\u00e9 de Lausanne, Switzerland.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Virgillito, C. 2019. Les ch\u00eanes et leur gestion dans un context de changement climatique en Suisse. Travail de Bachelor, Facult\u00e9 des G\u00e9osciences et de l\u2019Environnement, Universit\u00e9 de Lausanne, Switzerland.&nbsp;(co-supervision P. Vittoz)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cistac, J. 2018. Modelling territories of tengmalm owl and tawny owl in Switzerland in order to observe the impact of competition between the two species and its increase related to global change. Travail de Bachelor, Facult\u00e9 des G\u00e9osciences et de l\u2019Environnement, Universit\u00e9 de Lausanne.&nbsp;Sous la direction de A. Guisan et J.-N. Pradervand. <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/firststep_cistac_2018.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boserup, J. 2018. Improving alpine plant species distribution models with high resolution remote sensed snow cover. Master Thesis. Master in Behaviour, Evolution, Conservation (BEC), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne, Switzerland.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/msc_boserup_2018.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cardenas, D. 2018.&nbsp;Are dominant species using their entire fundamental climatic niche? A test with botanical garden records.&nbsp;Master Thesis. Master in Behaviour, Evolution, Conservation (BEC), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne, Switzerland.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/msc_cardenas_2018.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ramel, C. 2018.&nbsp;Integrating economy with conservation planning and ecosystem services. How to value biodiversity?&nbsp;Master Thesis. Master in Behaviour, Evolution, Conservation (BEC), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne, Switzerland.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/msc_ramel_2018.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Progin, D.&nbsp;2018. Modelling habitat suitability of bats in the Prealps: from data collection to ensemble of small models. Master Thesis. Master in Behaviour, Evolution, Conservation (BEC), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne, Switzerland. Co-supervision. Main supervision: Prof. Ph. Christe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collart, F., 2018.&nbsp;Mod\u00e9lisation d&rsquo;une communaut\u00e9 de bryophytes le long d&rsquo;un gradient altitudinal \u00e0 fine \u00e9chelle.&nbsp;Master Thesis. Master of the University of Li\u00e8ge, Belgium. Directors: Alain Vanderpoorten (ULi\u00e8ge) and Antoine Guisan (UniL).&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/hdl.handle.net\/2268.2\/5439\">url<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rusconi, O. 2017.&nbsp;Conservation of endangered plants: a roadmap for the selection of translocation sites. Master Thesis. Functional Ecology Laboratory, University of Neuch\u00e2tel, Switerland.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/msc_rusconi_2017.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ramella, E. 2017. Scops owls in Valais: distribution modeling and habitat characteristics. Master Thesis. Master in Behaviour, Evolution, Conservation (BEC), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne, Switzerland.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/msc_ramella_2017.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pittet, M. 2017. Impact of global warming on the distribution and dispersal of reptiles in the Western Swiss Alps.&nbsp;Master Thesis.&nbsp;Master in Behaviour, Evolution, Conservation (BEC), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne, Switzerland.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/msc_pittet_2017.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vincent, C. 2017. Assessing biodiversity priorities in the Alpes Vaudoises in the face of land use and climate change.&nbsp;Master Thesis.&nbsp;Master in Behaviour, Evolution, Conservation (BEC), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne, Switzerland.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/msc_vincent_2017.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bonzon, N. 2017. Can we improve predictions of species distributions through finer species-climate temporal matching?&nbsp;First Step&nbsp;Thesis.&nbsp;Master in Behaviour, Evolution, Conservation (BEC), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne, Switzerland.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/firststep_bonzon_2017.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plancherel C. 2017. Assessing the predictive power of canopy height as a new predictor of plant distribution between grasslands and forests in the Swiss Western Alps.&nbsp;First Step&nbsp;Thesis.&nbsp;Master in Behaviour, Evolution, Conservation (BEC), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne, Switzerland.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/firststep_plancherel_2017.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Progins, D. 2016. Do soil temperature and snow cover improve models of plant species&nbsp;distribution? First-step thesis, Master in Behaviour, Evolution, Conservation (BEC), Department<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne, Switzerland.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seddon, E. 2016. Distinguishing Archaeorhizomycetes as a potential saprobe and endophytic-symbiont along an altitudinal gradient in the Swiss Alps. First-step thesis, Master in Behaviour, Evolution, Conservation (BEC), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne, Switzerland. <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/firststep_seddon_2015.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/firststep_seddon_2015.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pires Cardoso, A.R. 2015. Spatial data and modelling for the prioritisation of conservation areas in the Alpine region of the Canton of Vaud. Faculdade de Ci\u00eancias Sociais e Humanas \u2013 Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Master in Spatial Planning and Geographical Information Systems, Lisbon, Portugal.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/msc_cardoso_2015.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Schmid, S. 2015. Assessing spatial autocorrelation in biodiversity data (Alps VD). First-step thesis, Master in Behaviour, Evolution, Conservation (BEC), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne, Switzerland. <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/firststep_schmid_2014.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/firststep_schmid_2014.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beauverd, M. 2015. What brings variability in fine scale distribution models of plant communities? Master thesis, Master in Behaviour, Evolution, Conservation (BEC), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne, Switzerland.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/msc_beauverd_2015.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Baudraz, M. 2015. Improving plant distribution models in anthropic vegetation. Master thesis, Master in Behaviour, Evolution, Conservation (BEC), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne, Switzerland.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/msc_baudraz_2015.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bucher, V. 2015. Comparing biogeographic patterns for different components of biodiversity: macro-ecological and species stacking modeling approaches. Master thesis, Master in Behaviour, Evolution, Conservation (BEC), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne, Switzerland.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/msc_bucher_2015.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Massy, S. 2015. Integration of species distribution models and field assessment for evaluating the dynamics of mountain forests under climatic change: analysis over a 20 years time scale. Master thesis, Master in BioGeoSciences, Institute of Earth Surface Dynamics, University of Lausanne, Switzerland.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/msc_massy_2015.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zingg, B. 2015. Mod\u00e9lisation de la r\u00e9serve hydrique des sols dans les Alpes vaudoises m\u00e9ridionales. Th\u00e8se de Master, Master en BioG\u00e9oSciences, Institut des Dynamiques de la Surface Terrestre, Universit\u00e9 de Lausanne, Suisse.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/msc_zingg_2015.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pajkovic, M 2014. Modelling the invasive potential of the giant hogweed in the Alps. Master thesis, Master in Behaviour, Evolution, Conservation (BEC), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne, Switzerland.&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/msc_pajkovic_2014.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Buri, A. 2014. Predicting plant distribution: does edaphic factor matter? Master thesis, Master in Behaviour, Evolution, Conservation (BEC), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne, Switzerland.&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/msc_buri_2014.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Elsig, A. 2014. Influence of Robinia pseudoacacia on plant communities in forests. Master in Behaviour, Evolution, Conservation (BEC), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne, Switzerland.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/msc_elsig_2014.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boehler, C. 2013. Mod\u00e9lisation du pH et son importance sur la distribution des esp\u00e8ces et des communaut\u00e9s v\u00e9g\u00e9tales dans les Alpes vaudoises. Master thesis, Biogeoscience, University of Lausanne.&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/msc_boehler_2012.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thalmann, D. 2013. Biodiversity impact of invasive plants in Georgia: present and future threat. Master thesis, Department of Biology, Ecology &amp; Evolution Unit, University of Fribourg. Directed by Prof. H. M\u00fcller-Sch\u00e4rer.&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/msc_thalmann_2013.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Descombes, P. 2013. Dynamics of invasive plants along the Venoge river. Master Thesis, Master in Behaviour, Evolution, Conservation (BEC), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne, Switzerland.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Donati, G. 2013. Spatial Analysis approach to understand how environmental niche varies in relation to phylogeny and life history traits among Neotropical snakes. First-step thesis, Master in Behaviour, Evolution, Conservation (BEC), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne, Switzerland.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>S\u00e9chaud, R. &amp; Rein, F. 2013. Modeling grasshoppers&rsquo; distributions in the Western Alps of Switzerland. First-step thesis, Master in Behaviour, Evolution, Conservation (BEC), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne, Switzerland.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Castella, B. 2012. Phylogenetic structure of invasiveness in mammal.&nbsp; First-step thesis, Master in Behaviour, Evolution, Conservation (BEC), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne, Switzerland.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dutoit, L. 2012. The evolution of the climate niche and diversification in the Erebia alpine butterflies. First-step thesis, Master in Behaviour, Evolution, Conservation (BEC), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne, Switzerland.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Golay, J. &amp; Descombes, P. 2012. The impact of climate change on the phylogenetic diversity of butterfly communities. First-step thesis, Master in Behaviour, Evolution, Conservation (BEC), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne, Switzerland.&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/firststep_descombes_golay_2011.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reymond, A. &amp; Pitteloud, C. 2012. How do grasshopper communities assemble in the Swiss Alps. First-step thesis, Master in Behaviour, Evolution, Conservation (BEC), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne, Switzerland.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bertholet, Y. &amp; Moriette, A. 2011. The integration of phylogeny and niche modelling in the ecology and evolution of plant communities. First-step thesis, Master in Behaviour, Evolution, Conservation (BEC), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne, Switzerland. Co-directed with N. Salamin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gentilini E. 2011. Modelling the distribution and spread of Common Ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia) at multiple scales. Master thesis, Master in Behaviour, Evolution, Conservation (BEC), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne, Switzerland.&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/msc_gentilini_2011.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ischer, M. 2011. A better understanding of ecological conditions for Leontopodium alpinum in the Swiss Alps. Master thesis, Master in Behaviour, Evolution, Conservation (BEC), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne, Switzerland.&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/msc_ischer_2011.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pradervand, J.-N. 2011. Unequal before the laws of nature: importance of environmental variables in butterfly distributions vary according to functional traits. Master thesis, Master in Behaviour, Evolution, Conservation (BEC), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne, Switzerland. Co-directed with Daniel Cherix.&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/msc_pradervand_2010.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rossier, L. 2011. Predicting spatial patterns of functional traits . Master thesis, Master in Behaviour, Evolution, Conservation (BEC), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne, Switzerland.&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/msc_rossier_2011.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sonnay, V. 2011. Determinants of alpine butterfly richness vary according to their ecological traits. First-step thesis, Master in Behaviour, Evolution, Conservation (BEC), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne, Switzerland.&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/fiststep_sonnay_2011.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anzini, M. 2010. A multi-model approach predicts agricultural land abandonment and forest re-growth in an alpine region: a tool for biodiversity conservation. First-step project, Master BEC (Behaviour, Evolution and Conservation), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne.&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/firststep_anzini_2010.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Giovanettina, S. 2010. Importance des variables \u00e9daphiques dans les mod\u00e8les de distribution des esp\u00e8ces et des communaut\u00e9s v\u00e9g\u00e9tales (Alpes VD). Master thesis, Master BGS (BioGeoSciences), University of Neuch\u00e2tel. Co-directed with J.-M. Gobat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grifoni, G. &amp; Pesenti, E. 2010. Intra- and inter-annual variability in vegetation samplings. First-step project, Master BEC (Behaviour, Evolution and Conservation), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pusterla, C. 2010. Predicting where to plant trees to mitigate effects of climate warming on river fishes. Master thesis, Master BEC (Behaviour, Evolution and Conservation), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne. Co-directed with J.F. Ruben.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rion, V. 2010. Modelling the plant species richness: a comparison between two approaches. Master thesis, Master BEC (Behaviour, Evolution and Conservation), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne.&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/msc_rion_2010.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rossier, L. &amp; Pradervand, L. 2010. Bumblebees\u2019 distribution (Bombus Latreille, Apidae) in the Swiss Northern Alps, a balance between biotic and abiotic factors. First-step project, Master BEC (Behaviour, Evolution and Conservation), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne. Co-directed with D. Cherix.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stofel, C. &amp; Ostini, M. 2010. Evolution of plant communities. First-step project, Master BEC (Behaviour, Evolution and Conservation), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne. Co-directed with N. Salamin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Uldry, V. 2010. Butterfly species richness in the North-western Alps of Switzerland: affecting factors, composition and threats. Master thesis, Master BEC (Behaviour, Evolution and Conservation), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pellissier, L. Arctic-alpine transferability of species distribution models. Master thesis, Master BEC (Biologie, Evolution &amp; Conservation), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Baylon, A. 2007. Spatial distribution of Tawny owls according to their plumage coloration. Master thesis, Master BEC (Biologie, Evolution &amp; Conservation), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dubois, D. 2007. V\u00e9g\u00e9tation des milieux ouverts du plateau d&rsquo;Anzeindaz (Pr\u00e9alpes vaudoises). Corr\u00e9lations entre groupement phytosociologiques et analyses g\u00e9ochimiques des roches. Master en sciences pour l&rsquo;enseignement, University of Lausanne. Co-direction avec Christophe Randin.&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/msc_dubois_2007.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Henry, P. 2007. Genetic structure and habitat suitability: two components for modelling the spread of invasive plants. Master thesis, Master BEC (Biologie, Evolution &amp; Conservation), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne.&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/msc_henry_2007.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pellissier, L. &amp; Fournier, B. 2007. Biological traits in plant communities along an altitudinal transect. First-step, Master BEC (Biologie, Evolution &amp; Conservation), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wassef J. &amp; Dussex N. 2007. Biological traits and climate change in alpine plant. Fist-step, Master BEC (Biologie, Evolution &amp; Conservation), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wilhelm, M. 2007. Challenges in predicting plant species distribution at the very fine scale in an alpine environment. Master thesis, Master BEC (Biologie, Evolution &amp; Conservation), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne.&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/msc_wilhelm_2007.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dubuis, A. 2008. Spatial variation in functional traits along environmental gradients: a case study with alpine plants. Master thesis, Master BEC (Evolutionary and Conservation Biology), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne.&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/msc_dubuis_2008.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/msc_dubuis_2008.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Petitpierre, B. 2008. Ecological and phylogeographical approach of a biological invasion: Prunus serotina, a case study. Master thesis, Master BEC (Evolutionary and Conservation Biology), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/msc_petitpierre_2008.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pellissier, L. &amp; Fournier, B. 2008. Biological traits in plant communities along an altitudinal transect. First-step project, Master BEC (Evolutionary and Conservation Biology), Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution, University of Lausanne.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Franc, E. 2006. Model-based sampling of rare plant species. Master thesis, Master BEC (Biologie, Evolution &amp; Conservation), University of Lausanne, Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution.&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/msc_franc_2006.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dessimoz, F. 2006. Invasive potential of the Giant Hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum) in the Western Swiss Alps and implications for management. Master thesis, Master BEC (Biologie, Evolution &amp; Conservation), University of Lausanne, Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution.&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/msc_dessimoz_2006.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vuissoz, G. 2006. ArbA : D\u00e9veloppement d&rsquo;une application de relev\u00e9 botanique pour ArcPad. Master en sciences pour l&rsquo;enseignement (branche de master: informatique), Universit\u00e9 de Lausanne.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verch\u00e8re, C. &amp; Ulrich, Y. 2006. Caract\u00e9ristiques des sols : des facteurs clefs pour expliquer la distribution des plantes ? Travail d&rsquo;initiation \u00e0 la recherche, Master BEC (Biologie, Evolution &amp; Conservation), Universit\u00e9 de Lausanne, D\u00e9partement d&rsquo;Ecologie &amp; d&rsquo;Evolution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Legris, A. 2006. Contribution de certains facteurs \u00e9daphiques \u00e0 la distribution d&rsquo;une plante rare : Le cas de Scorzonera laciniata. Travail d&rsquo;initiation \u00e0 la recherche, Master BEC (Biologie, Evolution &amp; Conservation), Universit\u00e9 de Lausanne, D\u00e9partement d&rsquo;Ecologie &amp; d&rsquo;Evolution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vuissoz, G. 2005. Introducing process-based disturbance variables in predictive models of plant distribution. Diploma thesis, University of Lausanne, Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution.&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/msc_vuissoz_2005.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jaccard, H. 2005. Importance of the variable \u00ab\u00a0landuse\u00a0\u00bb in predictive habitat modeling of plant species in the Swiss Prealps. Diploma thesis, University of Lausanne, Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Benetollo, C. 2005. Using predictive models to monitor and estimate population size of an invasive species: Heracleum mantegazzianum (Sommier &amp; Levier). Diploma thesis, University of Lausanne, Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution.&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/msc_benetollo_2005.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hautier, Y. 2005. Provenance effect on growth and fitness of Poa alpina L.: transplantation of ecotypes along an elevation gradient in the Prealps of Vaud (Switzerland) and eco-geographical modeling. Diploma thesis, University of Lausanne, Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nussl\u00e9, S. 2005. Spatial autocorrelation and plant distributions. Diploma thesis, Postgraduate Diploma in Statistics, University of Neuchatel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Franc, E. &amp; Meyer, J. 2005. Echantillonnage base-mod\u00e8le pour les esp\u00e8ces rares : une approche par simulation. Travail d&rsquo;initiation \u00e0 la recherche, Master BEC (Biologie, Evolution &amp; Conservation), Universit\u00e9 de Lausanne, D\u00e9partement d&rsquo;Ecologie &amp; d&rsquo;Evolution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>De Stefani, L. 2004. Influence de la surface d&rsquo;\u00e9chantillonnage dans la mod\u00e9lisation spatiale de la richesse sp\u00e9cifique. Caract\u00e9risation phytosociologique et mod\u00e9lisation spatiale des communaut\u00e9s v\u00e9g\u00e9tales. Travail de dipl\u00f4me, Universit\u00e9 de Lausanne, D\u00e9partement d&rsquo;Ecologie &amp; d&rsquo;Evolution.&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/msc_destefani_2004.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Milleret, R. 2004. Impact of climate change on the distribution of plant species. Diploma thesis, University of Lausanne, Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Favre, V. 2004. Evolution of the Maggia floodplain: analysis of an aerial photographs time series from 1962 to 2001. Diploma thesis, University of Lausanne, Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Persico, P. 2004. Habitat modelling of two sympatric sibling wood ant species in the Swiss Jura mountains. Diploma thesis, University of Lausanne, Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/msc_persico_2004.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engler, R. 2004. MIGRATOR: Coupling GLM and Cellular automata in a dynamic model to simulate plant migration and distribution under climatic change. Diploma thesis, University of Lausanne, Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spahr, S. &amp; Vuissoz, G. 2004. Influence des variables g\u00e9omorphologiques sur la v\u00e9g\u00e9tation dans la r\u00e9gion d&rsquo;Anzeindaz. Travail de semestre, Module de Botanique, Universit\u00e9 de Lausanne, D\u00e9partement d&rsquo;Ecologie &amp; d&rsquo;Evolution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hautier, Y. &amp; Gu\u00e9lat, J. 2004. Effet de la provenance sur la croissance et la vitalit\u00e9 de Poa alpina L.: transplantation d&rsquo;\u00e9cotypes le long d&rsquo;un gradient altitudinal dans les Pr\u00e9alpes vaudoises Travail de semestre, Module de Botanique, Universit\u00e9 de Lausanne, D\u00e9partement d&rsquo;Ecologie &amp; d&rsquo;Evolution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Humbert, J.-Y. 2004. L&rsquo;importance de la variable utilisation du sol pour pr\u00e9dire la distribution des esp\u00e8ces v\u00e9g\u00e9tales dans les Pr\u00e9alpes vaudoises. Travail de semestre, Module de Botanique, Universit\u00e9 de Lausanne, D\u00e9partement d&rsquo;Ecologie &amp; d&rsquo;Evolution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dessimoz, F. &amp; Rathey, E. 2004. Pouvoir pr\u00e9dictif de la microtopographie (MNA Laser 1 m) sur la distribution des esp\u00e8ces. Travail d&rsquo;initiation \u00e0 la recherche, Master BEC (Biologie, Evolution et Conservation), Universit\u00e9 de Lausanne, D\u00e9partement d&rsquo;Ecologie &amp; d&rsquo;Evolution.&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/firststep_rathey_dessimoz_2004.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kissling, J. 2004. Model averaging: a case study in modelling the spatial distribution of plants. Diploma thesis, Postgraduate Diploma in Statistics, University of Neuchatel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wyss, T. 2004. R\u00e9partition de Saxifraga hirculus en fonction de la microtopographie. Travail de semestre, University of Lausanne.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sauteur, L. &amp; Iritano, K. 2004. Succession v\u00e9g\u00e9tale suite au d\u00e9broussaillage d&rsquo;anciennes terrasses agricoles de l&rsquo;\u00e9tage montagnard: impact sur la composition floristique. Travail de semestre, University of Lausanne.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Py, I. &amp; Vuataz, L. 2004. Mise en \u0153uvre d&rsquo;un r\u00e9seau de carr\u00e9s permanents d&rsquo;observation (plantes\/papillons) pour le suivi \u00e0 long terme de l&rsquo;impact des changements climatiques au Vallon de Nant. Travail de semestre, Universit\u00e9 de Lausanne.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Broennimann, O. 2003. Modelling the potential distribution of rare and endangered plant species. Diploma thesis, University of Lausanne, Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution.&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/msc_broennimann_2003.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Martinoni, D. 2003. V\u00e9g\u00e9tation des milieux ouverts des Pr\u00e9alpes vaudoises. Travail de dipl\u00f4me, Universit\u00e9 de Lausanne, D\u00e9partement d&rsquo;Ecologie &amp; d&rsquo;Evolution.&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/msc_martinoni_2003.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rojo-Lopez, J. 2003. Modelling the potential distribution of plant species richness: the effect of plot size. Diploma thesis, University of Lausanne, D\u00e9partement d&rsquo;Ecologie &amp; d&rsquo;Evolution (ERASMUS Exchange with Universidad Autonoma de Madrid).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monico, N. &amp; Benetollo, C. 2003. Potentiel invasif de Ambrosia artemisiifolia, Heracleum mantegazzianum et Senecio inaequidens en Suisse. Travail de semestre, Module de Botanique, Universit\u00e9 de Lausanne, D\u00e9partement d&rsquo;Ecologie &amp; d&rsquo;Evolution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Milleret, R. &amp; Jaccard, H. 2003. Mod\u00e9lisation de la distribution spatiale de huit esp\u00e8ces embl\u00e9matiques et sc\u00e9narios de changements climatiques dans les Pr\u00e9alpes vaudoises. Travail de semestre, Module de Botanique, Universit\u00e9 de Lausanne, D\u00e9partement d&rsquo;Ecologie &amp; d&rsquo;Evolution.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/firststep_milleret_jaccard_2003.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beck, J. &amp; Matasci, C. 2003. Etude diachronique de la v\u00e9g\u00e9tation du lac vert. Travail de semestre, Module de Botanique, Universit\u00e9 de Lausanne, D\u00e9partement d&rsquo;Ecologie &amp; d&rsquo;Evolution.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/firststep_beck_matasci_2003.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Favre, V. 2003. Etude de l&rsquo;\u00e9volution de la v\u00e9g\u00e9tation d&rsquo;une section de la zone allulviale de la vall\u00e9e Maggia entre 1988 et 2001. Travail de semestre, Module de Botanique, Universit\u00e9 de Lausanne, D\u00e9partement d&rsquo;Ecologie &amp; d&rsquo;Evolution.&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unil.ch\/files\/live\/\/sites\/ecospat\/files\/shared\/PDF_site\/Beck_Matasci2003_travail_certif.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Soller, E. 2002. Prediction of Swiss mammal richness. Diploma thesis, University of Lausanne, Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Febbraro, I. &amp; Broennimann, O. 2002. Suggestion de nouveaux sites d&rsquo;\u00e9chantillonnage pour Aquilegia alpine, une esp\u00e8ce menac\u00e9e: une approche par mod\u00e9lisation. Travail de semestre, Module de Botanique, Universit\u00e9 de Lausanne, D\u00e9partement d&rsquo;Ecologie &amp; d&rsquo;Evolution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Febbraro, I. &amp; Broennimann, O. 2002. T\u00e9l\u00e9d\u00e9tection et \u00e9volution de la v\u00e9g\u00e9tation du Vallon de Nant. Travail de semestre, Module d&rsquo;Ecologie, Universit\u00e9 de Lausanne, D\u00e9partement d&rsquo;Ecologie &amp; d&rsquo;Evolution.&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/firststep_febbraro_broennimann_2002-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>De Stefani, L. &amp; Pellegrini, E. 2002. Analyse de la richesse sp\u00e9cifique de prairies maigres le long d&rsquo;un transect altitudinal au Tessin. Travail de semestre, Module de Botanique, Universit\u00e9 de Lausanne, D\u00e9partement d&rsquo;Ecologie &amp; d&rsquo;Evolution.&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/firststep_destefani_pellegrini_2002.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Degiacomi, S. &amp; Moresi, R. 2002. Mod\u00e9lisation de la v\u00e9g\u00e9tation dans la r\u00e9serve naturelle du Vallon d&rsquo;Engens (Ferreyres). Travail de semestre, Module de Botanique, Universit\u00e9 de Lausanne, D\u00e9partement d&rsquo;Ecologie &amp; d&rsquo;Evolution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engler, R. &amp; Rechsteiner, L. 2002. Distribution potentielle d&rsquo;Eryngium alpinum en Suisse. Travail de semestre, Module d&rsquo;Ecologie, Universit\u00e9 de Lausanne, D\u00e9partement d&rsquo;Ecologie &amp; d&rsquo;Evolution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Persico, P. &amp; Carrard, F. 2002. Etang de la Bressonaz : \u00e9tude de la flore et de la v\u00e9g\u00e9tation d&rsquo;une r\u00e9serve naturelle nouvellement cr\u00e9\u00e9e. Travail de semestre, Module d&rsquo;Ecologie, Universit\u00e9 de Lausanne, D\u00e9partement d&rsquo;Ecologie &amp; d&rsquo;Evolution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Randin, C. 2002. Etude diachronique d&rsquo;une zone alluviale dans le Vallon de Nant (Pr\u00e9alpes vaudoises). Travail de dipl\u00f4me, Universit\u00e9 de Lausanne.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/ecospat\/files\/2026\/07\/firststep_randin_2002.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Other Collaborators<\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Isaline Von D\u00e4niken (Scientific Collaborator)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/edpub.unil.ch\/interpub\/noauth\/php\/Un\/UnPers.php?PerNum=871021&amp;LanCode=37\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pascal Vittoz (Senior Project Leader)<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Visitors<\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/profile\/Xianping_Li4\">Xianping Li<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;(PostDoc), Nanjing Agricultaural University, China. July 2024-July 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pooja&nbsp;Nautiyal (PhD), National Institute of Himalayan Environment, Dehradun, India. Sep 2024 &#8211; Sep 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tristan Ubaldi (PhD), Universit\u00e9 de Picardie Jules Verne, France. 2-27 June 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/profile\/Michael-Meier-15\">Michael Meier<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong>(PostDoc), CEFE, Montpellier, France. Mar 1 &#8211; Oct 31 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/profile\/Yin-Zheng-Lai-2\">Yin Zheng Lai<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong>(PhD student).&nbsp;National Taiwan University, Institute of Fisheries Science. Supervisor: Prof. Chia-Ying Ko (National Taiwan University). Feb 19 &#8211; Nov 29 2024.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/homepage.ntu.edu.tw\/~cyko235\/en_people.html\">Chia-Ying&nbsp;Ko<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;(Prof),&nbsp;National Taiwan University, Institute of Fisheries Science. May-July 2024.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kelly Theunissen&nbsp;<\/strong>(MSc student). University of Li\u00e8ge, Belgium. Supervisors: Alain Vanderpoorten (ULi\u00e8ge), Christophe Randin (UNIL), Flavien Collart (UNIL). Feb-April 2024.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>L\u00e9onie Guebel&nbsp;<\/strong>(MSc student). University of Li\u00e8ge, Belgium. Supervisors: Alain Vanderpoorten (ULi\u00e8ge), Flavien Collart (UNIL). Feb-June 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/estelle-bruni\/?locale=fr_FR\">Estelle Bruni<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;(PhD). University of Neuch\u00e2tel, Laboratory of Soil Biodiversity. Jan 2023 &#8211; May 2024 (part time).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/profile\/Teresa-Goicolea\">Teresa Goicolea<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;(PhD).&nbsp;Universidad Polit\u00e9cnica de Madrid, UPM Natural Systems and Resources. 1 March &#8211; 31 May 2023. Project Connect2Restore. Director: Rub\u00e9n G. Mateo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/scholar.google.ch\/citations?user=17XaIZYAAAAJ&amp;hl=fr\"><strong>Ting Shen<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;(PhD student). University of Li\u00e8ge, Belgium, and Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences. 1 April &#8211; 20 Sep 2023. \u00ab\u00a03D spatial variation in alpha and beta diversity in tropical epiphytic communities and epiphyte re-distribution under climate change\u00a0\u00bb. Director: Alain Vanderpoorten (ULi\u00e8ge). Supervisor: Flavien Collart (UNIL).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/profile\/Louis-Jay-Garcia\"><strong>Louis S. Jay-Garcia<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;(Postdoc&nbsp;Student). University of La Laguna, Canary Islands. September to October 2022.&nbsp;\u00ab\u00a0To what&nbsp;extent do native and exotic congeneric taxa exhibit niche overlap?&nbsp;Evidence&nbsp;from an oceanic archipelago\u00a0\u00bb<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sol\u00e8ne Kiebooms<\/strong>&nbsp;(MSc Student). Universit\u00e9 de Li\u00e8ge, Belgium. Feb to April 2022.&nbsp;\u00ab\u00a0Distribution changes in suitable habitats of vaslcular alpine plants in response to past and future climate change\u00a0\u00bb. Director: Alain Vanderpoorten (ULi\u00e8ge). Supervisor:&nbsp;Flavien Collart (UNIL).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/profile\/Zhen-Wen-Liu\">Zhen-Wen Liu<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong>(Research Assistant).&nbsp;Key laboratory of Biodiversity and Biogeography, Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Kunming, China. Jan 2019 to Dec 2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/profile\/Dino-Biancolini\">Dino Biancolini<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;(PhD).&nbsp;Department of Biology and Biotechnologies, Sapienza Universit\u00e0 di Roma, Italy. April &#8211; July 2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fr.linkedin.com\/in\/maxence-soubeyrand-058052113\">Maxence Soubeyrand<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong>(MSc). Irstea, Universit\u00e9 Paul Sabatier, Toulouse, France. Jan 2019 to June 2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/matheus-de-oliveira-neves-610a40197\/?originalSubdomain=br\">Matheus de Oliveira Neves<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong>(PhD), Federal University de Mato Grosso do Sul, Brasil. Nov 2018 to May 2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Yun-Hai Guo<\/strong>, National Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shanghai, China. Dec 4 2018&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Louis Nusbaumer&nbsp;<\/strong>(Dr), Conservatoire et Jardin botaniques de Gen\u00e8ve, Sep 3-7&nbsp;2018<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flavien Collart<\/strong>&nbsp;(MsC), Universit\u00e9 de Li\u00e8ge, Feb 15 -Jun 15 2018<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/profile\/Michele_Di_Musciano\">Michele Di Musciano<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong>(PhD Student), Universit\u00e0 degli Studi dell&rsquo;Aquila, Oct 17 &#8211; Dec 25 2017<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/annamariacsergo.weebly.com\/\"><strong>Anna Cserg\u0151<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;(Post Doc), Trinity College Dublin, Nov&nbsp;20 &#8211; Dec 17 2017<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mar\u00eda \u00c1ngeles P\u00e9rez Navarro&nbsp;<\/strong>(PhD student),&nbsp;Centre for Ecological Research and Forestry Applications (CREAF), Catalonia, Spain. Jul&nbsp;3 &#8211; Sep 29 2017<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Juan Imanol Caba\u00f1<\/strong>a&nbsp;(PhD student). Instituto de Diversidad y Ecolog\u00eda Animal (IDEA) CONICET-Universidad Nacional de C\u00f3rdoba. 19 Sep 2016 &#8211; 30 June 2017<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Patrico Pliscoff&nbsp;<\/strong>(Prof), University of Chile, Santiago, Jun 25-29&nbsp;2017<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shahid Farooq<\/strong>&nbsp;(PhD student). Gaziosmanpasa University, Tokat, Turkey. 6&nbsp;&#8211; 22 Feb 2017<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Damian Ortiz-Rodriguez&nbsp;<\/strong>(MSc). Swiss Federal Research Institute WSL. 12 Sep &#8211; Dec 201<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stella Hunyh&nbsp;<\/strong>(PhD student), University of Neuchatel. 31 Oct &#8211; 25 Nov 2016<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Paola Reyna<\/strong>&nbsp;(PhD student). Instituto de Diversidad y Ecolog\u00eda Animal (IDEA) CONICET-Universidad Nacional de C\u00f3rdoba. 19 Sep &#8211; 19 Oct 2016<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Anna Csergo<\/strong>&nbsp;(Post-Doc), Trinity University, Dublin, Ireland, 19-30 Sep 2016<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Anna Cardoso&nbsp;<\/strong>(PHD student)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Anna Csergo&nbsp;<\/strong>(Post-Doc), Trinity University, Dublin, Ireland, June 9 to July 12 2015<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lorenzo Cattarino&nbsp;<\/strong>(Post-Doc), Griffith University, Australia, July 6-17 2015<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ursula Torres&nbsp;<\/strong>(PhD), Lincoln University, Christchurch, New Zealand, Sep 13 to Oct 2 2014<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Adrian Regos<\/strong>&nbsp;(Post-Doc), Centre Tecnol\u00f2gic Forestal de Catalunya, Solsona, Spain.Oct-Nov 2013<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maria Claudia<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Medeiros<\/strong>&nbsp;(PhD), Departamento de Bot\u00e2nica, Universidade de S\u00e3o Paulo, Sep 2013<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Anna Csergo&nbsp;<\/strong>(Post-Doc), The University of Queensland, Australia. May 2014<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gwendolyn Peyre&nbsp;<\/strong>(PhD), Dept. Biologia Vegetal, Universitat de Barcelona, Sep-Dec 2014<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Adrien Marquet&nbsp;<\/strong>(MsC), Universit\u00e9 de Li\u00e8ge, April-June 2015<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Anna Csergo&nbsp;<\/strong>(Post-Doc),<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>Trinity University, Dublin, Ireland, Feb 2016<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Patrico Pliscoff&nbsp;<\/strong>(Prof), University of Chile, Santiago, 9-13 Nov 2015<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Florian Zanatta&nbsp;<\/strong>(PhD)<strong>,<\/strong>&nbsp;Institute of Botany, Li\u00e8ge, Belgium, Oct &#8211; Dec 2015.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Joana Vicente&nbsp;<\/strong>(Post-Doc), University of Porto &amp; CIBIO, Portugal. June 2013<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Angela Lomba&nbsp;<\/strong>(Post-Doc), University of Porto &amp; CIBIO, Portugal. June 2013<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rub\u00e9n G. Mateo<\/strong>&nbsp;(Post-Doc), Institute of Botany, Li\u00e8ge, Belgium. Feb-May 2013<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Florian Zanatta<\/strong>&nbsp;(MsC), Institute of Botany, Li\u00e8ge, Belgium. Feb-May 2013<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Valeria Di Cola<\/strong>&nbsp;(PhD student), Universidad Nacional de C\u00f3rdoba, Argentina, Dec 2011 &#8211; Jan 2012<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Giulia Santulli Sanzo<\/strong>&nbsp;(PhD student) University of Barcelona, Sep-Dec 2010 and April-July 2011<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Leticia Bidegaray Batista<\/strong>&nbsp;(PhD student), Universitat de Barcelona, Spain, May-June 2011<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Valeria Di Cola&nbsp;<\/strong>(PhD student), Universidad Nacional de C\u00f3rdoba, Argentina, sep 2010 &#8211; April 2011<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maria Teresa Carone&nbsp;<\/strong>(PhD student) STAT Department, University of Molise, Italy, June &#8211; Dec 2010<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>John Dwyer&nbsp;<\/strong>(PhD student), Spatial Ecology Lab, The University of Queensland, Ausatralia, Jan-Sep 2009<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Julieta Pedrana<\/strong>&nbsp;(PhD student),&nbsp; Universidad Nacional de la Patagonia Austral, Puerto Deseado, Santa cruz, Argentina, Oct-Dec 2008<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;Carola G\u00f3mez Rodr\u00edguez<\/strong>&nbsp;(PhD student), Estaci\u00f3n Biol\u00f3gica de Do\u00f1ana, CSIC, Sevilla, Spain, April-May 2008<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Joana Vicente<\/strong>&nbsp;(PhD student), CIBIO, University of Porto, Portugal, co-supervision, many stays between 2007-2009<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Angela Lomba<\/strong>&nbsp;(PhD student), CIBIO, University of Porto, Portugal, co-supervision, many stays between 2007-2009<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Carola Gomez&nbsp;<\/strong>(PhD student), Estaci\u00f3n Biol\u00f3gica de Do\u00f1ana,CSIC,&nbsp;Sevilla,&nbsp;Spain, several stays in 2008<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Manuela D&rsquo;Amen<\/strong>&nbsp;(PhD student), University of Roma III, Italy, April 2008<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Alejandro Gonzalez<\/strong>&nbsp;(PhD student, Departamento de Biodiversidad y Conservaci\u00f3n Real Jard\u00edn Bot\u00e1nico (CSIC), June 2007<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Signe Normand Paulsen<\/strong>&nbsp;(PhD student), University of Copenhagen, DK, J.-C. Svenning Group; March-June 2006<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gertrud Schoor<\/strong>&nbsp;(PhD student), University of Mainz, Germany, J. Kadereit group; March 2006<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Patricio Pliscoff<\/strong>, September-November 2005, associate scientist at WWF Chile<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wouter Vanreusel<\/strong>&nbsp;(PhD student), Autumn 2004, University of Antwerp, Belgium<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Giovanni Pelino<\/strong>&nbsp;(PhD student), January &#8211; July 2004, Universita&rsquo; degli studi del Molise, Italy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mary Wisz<\/strong>&nbsp;(PhD Student), University of Cambridge, UK, two 1-month visits in July and November 2003<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jaime RojoLopez<\/strong>&nbsp;(ERASMUS Master student), November 2002 &#8211; August 2003, Universidad Aut\u00f3noma de Madrid, Spain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Current collaborators Main collaborators: Antoine Guisan (Full Professor)&nbsp; Olivier Broennimann (Staff Sci.) Luca B\u00fctikofer (PostDoc)&nbsp; Bart Steen (PostDoc) Erwan Bellon (PhD) Arthur Provost (PhD) Thomas Panchard (Sci. Collab.) Master students: Visitors: we regularly welcome visitors in our lab. 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